Exploring emerging opportunities in Alaska
Join corporate, government and industry leaders at our 2nd annual summit focusing on the rising potential of Alaska. From telecommunications and technology to Arctic economic development and public-private partnerships – learn why Alaska is the land of opportunity.
CANCELLATION NOTICE
Given the growing concerns around COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 summit.
Registration
Event Agenda
Coming soon!
Accommodations
Airport
Ted Stevens International Airport
Hotel
A discounted rate of $279 per night is available Navigating the North attendees; posted rates are nightly, USD, and do not include tax. Rates are offered August 3-11, 2020 so that you may arrive early or extend your stay at the conference negotiated rates. The last day to book your room at this discounted rate is July 6, 2020.
Reservations are now available (no special code required) but reduced room rates are available for a limited time and may not be available at your time of booking: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1583186540775&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Sponsorship
Terabit Sponsor $5,000
• Option to present
• Option for meal sponsorship
• Reserved seating at the event
• Option for booth display
• Logo & name promotion on signage
• Full-page feature in program & inclusion in the post-summit report
• Inclusion in event press releases
• Promotional items featured in event bags for attendees
• Speaker mention
• Social media recognition
Gigabit Sponsor $3,750
• Option for meal sponsorship
• Reserved seating at the event
• Option for booth display
• Logo & name promotion on signage
• Promotional items featured in event bags for attendees
• Half-page feature in program & inclusion in the post-summit report
• Speaker mention
• Social media recognition
• Sponsorship of break refreshments & recognition
• Name featured on signage
• Promotional items featured in event bags for attendees
• Feature in program & inclusion in the post-summit report
• Speaker mention
• Social media recognition
Kilobit Sponsor $1,250
• Name featured on signage
• Promotional items featured in event bags for attendees
• Feature in program & inclusion in the post-summit report
• Speaker mention
• Social media recognition
Sponsorship Inquiries
Please direct all sponsorship inquiries to rsvp@asrc.com.
2019 Summit Content
Navigating the North Innovation Summit 2019 Report
Kickoff Presentation: How This All Began / Where We Started
Presentation by Quintillion about how the move toward connectivity in Alaska and the North Slope began, and what broadband infrastructure is currently in place in Alaska.
- Mac McHale, Quintillion (confirmed)
Discussion: Broadband
Representatives of the tech community will be discussing the status of broadband in Alaska. There will be conversation about what is needed to move ahead, what is working, what is not, and the sharing of some best practices.
- Brian DeMarco, ASTAC (confirmed)
- Mac McHale, Quintillion (confirmed)
- Christine O’Connor, Alaska Telecom Association (confirmed)
Presentation: Opportunity Zones
A QOZ expert will give an overview of what opportunity zones are, the mechanics of the program, and a few ways we can benefit from them in Alaska.
Discussion: Investment Opportunities in Alaska and Native Communities
This panel will discuss investment opportunities in Alaska. The panel will be comprised of representation from private and public investors, the Alaska Native community, and opportunity zone expert(s).
- Shay Hawkins, Opportunity Fund Association (confirmed)
Lunch Presentation: The Fiber That Connects Us
A special presentation by MTA Holdings, LLC on the Alaska Canada Overland Network (AlCan ONE) project, the terrestrial fiber network that links Alaska to the contiguous U.S. and beyond.
- Francis LaChapelle, MTA Fiber Holdings, LLC (confirmed)
Discussion: Empowering Alaskans
Dialogue around ways Alaskans can use education as a tool to prepare for industry diversification in Alaska from the perspective of educators, economic development professionals, and industry leaders.
- Shawn Williams, SOA Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (confirmed)
- Patuk Glenn, ASRC (confirmed)
- Francis LaChapelle & Jessica Gilbert, MTA/Girls Who Code (confirmed)
- Liam Zsolt, ASRC Energy Services (confirmed)
Discussions: Startups / Entrepreneurship
From the perspective of entrepreneurs of successful home-grown startup businesses and investment firms there will be discussion of how we continue to foster the entrepreneurial spirit in Alaska and the financial resources available to potential entrepreneurs.
- Isaac Vanderburg, Launch Alaska (confirmed)
- Mary Miner, North Slope Marketplace, AGC (confirmed)
Discussion: Attracting Business to Alaska
A mixture of large and small tech companies and industry leaders will discuss ways Alaska can grow to become more attractive to outside investors and new industries.
- Ron Eidshaug, U.S. Chamber of Commerce (confirmed)
- Rob McDowell, Cooley (confirmed)
- Liam Zsolt, ASRC Energy Services (confirmed)
Presentation: Public-Private Partnership Success
ASRC Federal will highlight successes of their public-private partnership including installing the Quintillion fiber optic network on the North Slope.
- Eric Velte, ASRC Federal (confirmed)
Discussion: Next Steps / The Last Mile
To bring it all together, there will be a discussion summarizing the action items needed to move forward with getting Alaska open for business.
- Richard Glenn, ASRC (confirmed)
Closing Remarks
- Senator Dan Sullivan (confirmed)
Reception
A reception will be held upstairs in the Williwaw Speakeasy.
- Sponsored by Quintillion